| Course Name |
Engineering - Manufacturing Technician - Apprenticeship |
| Course Provider |
ATU - Galway Campuses |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
ATU - Atlantic Technological University |
| Course Code |
102053 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Apprenticeship |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
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Major |
Atlantic Technological University |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Galway City |
| Duration |
This Apprenticeship is a 2 year programme, with an approved employer, with 70% of the time spent on the job and the remaining 30% spent in GMIT.
If you are a Production Operator/Technician, who wants to train or retrain in the engineering and manufacturing sectors and work as a Manufacturing Technician, then this course is for you. |
| Application Date |
Application Process
Interested students should apply through their employer. |
| Entry Requirements |
Pass (Grade 06 or better) in five leaving certificate subjects, two of which must be maths and a language (English or Irish): 250 CAO points: In the case of a mature student (over 23yrs), an industry interview is required. |
| Course Content |
If you are a Production Operator/Technician, who wants to train or retrain in the engineering and manufacturing sectors and work as a Manufacturing Technician, then this course is for you.
The manufacturing apprenticeship programmes have been developed by the Irish Medtech Association, the business association within Ibec, along with Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT), co-ordinating provider, and representatives from the medical technology sector. |
| Subjects Taught |
Year 1
Learning and Innovation Skills
Electrical Science
Essential Engineering Science
Manufacturing Engineering 1
Essential Engineering Maths 1
Industry Module 1
CAD
Quality 1
Year 2
Engineering Maths 2
Industry Module 2
Metrology
Manufacturing Automation
Manufacturing Engineering 2
Maintenance and Safety
Lean Manufacturing
Manufacturing Design for Fixtures
Quality 2 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Manufacturing Technicians provide a technical support function for manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting equipment and process issues, validation and qualification activities of the manufacturing site. |
| Further Enquiries |
Go to the www.apprenticeship.ie website for more details.
Trish Breen
Medtech & Polymer Apprenticeships Manager
Ibec
Tel: +353 (0)87 715 7967
Email: trish.breen@ibec.ie |
| Apprenticeship Website |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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